9.2.21 Morning Update
Hurricane Ida
9.2.21 Morning Update
St. John Parish has been working around the clock in many different capacities focused on obtaining services and resources for residents.
Communication
- Remains limited, but we have dedicated a hot spot in the EOC to send out information.
Distribution Sites
- Ice, waters, and MRES will be distributed via drive-thru.
Wallace Fire Station - 5733 Hwy 18, Vacherie (Wallace)
REGALA Gym - 200 REGALA Park Rd, Reserve
Assistance
-Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program -1-888-524-3578
-Operation Blu Roof - Blueroof.us or 1-888-766-3258
-Small Business Administration - 800-659-2955 OR email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov or visit sba.gov/services/disasterassistance.
Debris Services
President Hotard has activated the debris services contact. More than 30 crews are on East and West Bank.
Residents must follow these specific guidelines regarding Hurricane-Ida related debris. Separate debris into the following categories:
- Household garbage, Construction debris, Vegetation debris, household hazardous waste, electronics
Please place debris piles at the curb in the public right-of-way in front of your home. Do not set debris against trees or poles.
Water
- Utilities is working to restore water to LaPlace and repair water leaks Parishwide.
Power
- Crews are out assessing damage and working to make repairs. No estimated time of restoration.
-All interstate systems are open.
- Highway 51 on and off ramps remain closed
- LA 44 at the Cargill Grain Elevator (between W. 19th Street and W. 23rd Street) is closed due to a conveyor collapse at that location.
Contractor Fraud/Scams
- Please be mindful of scams that can occur following a disaster. Never give out personal or banking information, social security number etc.
- To report, a scam please send information to the Better Business Bureau at bbb.org.
Stay Connected
- Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
- Text SJPWEATHER to 888-777
- 985-652-2222
- www.sjbparish.gov